Tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM, lace up your shoes and take your mark at the Oakland Cemetery for the Run Like Hell 5 K. The second annual race will take place on the premises. Tickets are $25.
This Saturday from 7 PM-3 AM, The Glenn Hotel will transform 11 stories into multiple themed levels including the rooftop and 4 different party rooms with 4 different DJs.
Can't get too much of a good thing, right? Check out the sushi scoop on Genki's second location opening brought to you by Thrillist Atlanta:
Genki's second ATL location(At The Prado: 5590 Roswell Rd, Ste 100; Sandy Springs; 404.843.8319) plates sushi and Asian-fusion in a zen-ish environment featuring natural wood floors, a boomerang-shaped seating area w/ giant silver bamboo sticks, and three fish tanks, one loaded with jellyfish. The menu expands on the original's, with new additions like the Volcano appetizer (mixed seafood in spicy aioli, topped w/ mozzarella & tobiko sprinkle), and the Snapping Samurai roll: shrimp tempura, cucumber & avocado, topped w/ red snapper, sliced cherry tomato & jalapeno. There're also new bottled beers like Oregon's Session, a flight of four sakes, plus 10 new cocktails like the Bacardi Dragon Berry, mint & lemonade "Intoxicating Dragon" -- stealing Puff's claim to fame, and leaving him with little more than strings, and sealing wax, and other fancy stuff.
Every Wednesday TAP will be airing Top Chef to show support for their fellow Atlanta chef contestants. The viewing will be served up with a Chef's Plate special, paired with the head bartender's beverage of choice, creating a unique food/drink combination each week that showcases seasonality and originality.
This Friday, October 30th, from 6-11 PM at Fernbank Musuem for a spooky version of Martini's & IMAX. Dave FM will host a costume contest while Yvonne Monet spins some Halloween tunage.
The typical drink & fare at Martini's & IMAX will get a darker makeover. Wash down the Poltergeist Potato Skins of the Haunted House Pizza with a Trick-Or-Tini or some Witch's Brew. Van Halen cover band Van Heinkein will shred from 7-11 PM.
Special screenings of Beetlejuice with show in Fernbank's IMAX threate at 8 and 10 PM. Click here for ticket info.
This Thursday, October 29 from 7-8 PM at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, six Atlanta chefs will put their carving skills to the test for the Great Chefs of Atlanta Pumpkin Carving Contest. The contest takes place during ABG's Fest-of-Ale and will allot the chefs 25 minutes to beautify a giant pumpkin. Following the competition, the pumpkins will get auctioned off, benefiting the garden.
The chef's participating in the challenge are:
Kevin Gillespie, Woodfire Grill
Joey Bridgers, Babette's Cafe
Victor Dagatan, The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
Andrew Miller, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Atlanta
Alison Lueker, Sun in my Belly
Gregory Paine, Avante Catering
Tickets to Fest-of-Ale are $15 and include access to ABG's exhibits.
Tonight from 8 PM -12 AM at Eyedrum check out the art show opening of the "Day of the Dead" featuring over 80 miniature coffins designed by artists, musicians and designers from all over the country.
Bob your head to the notes of Uncle Daddy and Kissin' Cousins while helping yourself to the taquitos and sangria. Price is free, but donations are surely appreciated.
Oh and if you are looking to grub before the show, I recommend heading to Bone Garden Cantina for spot on prelude to the show and for some caliente tacos.
Nothing warms me up better than a piping hot curry plate from a local Indian restaurant. Even 4 1/2 years in Indiana (yes, I think Indiana is freeezing during this time of year, and yes that should be a clear indication of how intolerant I am to cold weather) couldn't help my body adjust to blustery fall and winter days.
To avoid elongated spells of hibernation, I seek refuge in local restos and coffee shops offering the perfect medicine to my body's natural rejection to all things chilly. Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Tomato Bisque Soup, and... some Naan and Curry please. That is why I love Atlanta Magazine's Spice Routes article. AM sifted through over 40 Atlanta-area Indian restaurants and serves up a whittled down list of 16 gems, each representing the different corners of India. One of several of my favorite ways to stay warm.
Turn up the heat this Saturday from 4-11 PM in the El Taco parking lot for the 1st annual Virginia-Highland Chili Pepper Festival. El Taco, DBA BBQ, and Mali Thai & Sushi Bar will all serve up some spicy dishes with 16 oz beers available for purchase to quell the heat.
The celebration continues with all things caliente: energy-packed live music, specialty cocktails from each resto and of course, a chili pepper eating contest. Purchase $5 tickets in advance (by Friday), tickets $10 after Friday.
Every Thursday in October from 5-10 PM enjoy the marriage of harvest beer and the fall exhibits at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Hop City is sponsoring a weekly "Beer School" session and featured breweries include New Belgium Brewing, Peak Organic Brewing Company, Old Dominion Brewing, Red Hook, Kona, and Magic Hat.
If even the slightest hint of chill has you running south, you may want to seek some island refuge at P’Cheen on Wednesdays for their all-you-can-eat crab legs special. $25 bucks affords you bottomless CLs, potatoes, baguette, and corn on the cob. Guzzle all that grub down with $3 16 oz Red Stripe cans to the island tunes coming from the DJ table.
Starting tonight at 7 PM and carrying over on Saturday at Noon, $8 in advance and $10 at the door will give you access to 8 local bands. The Buckhead Music Festival will benefit the Atlanta Humane Society and will take place at East Andrews.
This Thursday, October 15, from 7 - 10 PM at Opera in Midtown, special guests (including Q100's Melissa Carter) and men/women affected by organ transplantation will model earth-friendly styles in a fashion show. The recycling theme not only touches on the importance of being friendly to the environment, but also the ultimate concept of recycling, organ donation to give others a new lease on life.
Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. To purchase tickets and get more information on the event, visit http://www.atlantaecouture.com/.
Every time a holiday rolls around, Atlantans turn out in droves to participate in the plentiful celebrations abound the city. I stumbled across this nicely compiled list of Halloween festivities this month from The Weekly Scene.
Everyday in October is Netherworld Haunted House in Norcross. Tickets start at $20 each, group rates are available.
Friday and Saturday, October 16 & 17 is Little 5 Points 9th Annual Halloween Festival and Parade at Euclid and Colquitte street. Friday 6:00 – 10:00. Saturday Noon – 10:00. A punk rock band performing on Friday with a classic horror movie screening at 8:00. Parade starts at 4:00 PM with live music until 10:00 PM.
Wednesday, October 28 is the Halloween Extravaganza! at Opera.The doors open at 9:00 and the cost is $24. Opera will be transformed into a haunted world with lights, a DJ, and other music. This event is 18+.
Friday, October 30 is The Halloween Blackout Blowout at Grand Hyatt in Buckhead. Tickets are $10 with a special room rate available. Featuring DJ Swoosh.
Saturday, October 31 is the Brouhaha Spooktacular at the Masquerade for $16. There will be live music, DJ’s, psychic readings, and a $1000 costume contest.
Saturday, October 31 is Scary Party 9 at Twisted Taco. The event is $10 in advance, $30 at the door. Part of 12th Street will be blocked off for a multi-block party and a Michael Jackson tribute band from 8-11. Other bands and DJs featured later. Also, take part in a $1000 costume contest.
Saturday, October 31 is Dead Sexy Halloween at East Andrews. The event starts at 7:00 and is $10 in advance. There will be a DJ in the courtyard, The Breakfast Club (80’s cover) inside, two for one entry before 9:00, a costume contest and some Halloween drink specials.
Saturday, October 31 is a Halloween Party at Fado Irish Pub. The event is $5, $500 and two round trip tickets on Airtran prize for best costume, and a DJ.
Saturday, October 31 is The Most Legendary Halloween Party Ever at the Center Stage Complex on Peachtree street. Starts at 8:00 PM with an open bar until 10:00. DJs and live music all night.
Saturday, October 31 is Spiralween at Park Tavern in Midtown. Starts at 9:00. Live music from Yacht Rock featuring covers from the Thriller Album and a $1,000 costume contest.
Saturday, October 31 is the Haunted Hotel 2K9 at the Glenn Hotel Rooftop for $20. Multiple rooms will be themed including the rooftop with DJs and costume contests. Special room rates available with breakfast included on Sunday morning.
This weekend it's time to celebrate another Atlanta neighborhood and enjoy the fresh Autumn air at the Candler Park Fall Fest. View this YouTube video for more information.
Sounds like a deal to us: bring in a gently-used book to Danneman's (for their new lending library) and get a pipin' hot cup of joe for free. Just another way this Old Fourth Ward coffee shop is "building community one cup at a time."
Well said, @SkyBlox. Perusing my personal library now to contribute to the cause.
This Friday night is a tough night for Atlanta singer/songwriters and bands. I wouldn't want to be performing on the same night Kings of Leon takes the stage at Philips Arena. Although I myself will be bobbing my head to the KOL beat on Friday night, I might have a solid option for those not attending.
Shell out 8 George Washingtons at 8 PM at Smith's Olde Bar and get 4 singer/songwriter's worth of entertainment. So if you are singer/songwriter Jim Hodgson and you are slated to play vs. KOL, what do you do? You poke fun of the unfortunate situation with a YouTube video titled Kings of Leon's Tour Management meeting:
Maybe you've encountered this magical contraption before at select Atlanta-area retailers?
The Coca-Cola Freestyle is the new touch-screen fountain dispenser that has 100+ options. The product has only rolled out in Georgia and California so far. Has anyone tried this bad boy out? What are your thoughts?
The 1st annual West Georgia Beer Festival, benefiting Camp Twin Lakes, is this Saturday at Taco Mac Douglasville. From noon - 7 PM sample over 75 beers with a complimentary tasting glass while watching football, listening to the Van Halen cover band or watching the wing eating contest. Advance tickets $20, $25 at the door.
